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Who vs Whom : Who Cares ?

by duncanr

Our resident grammar geek on Madhatters – Nobblysan – will have no need to read this post but those of us who agonize over whether to use ‘who’ or ‘whom’ in a sentence may find this article helpful – http://theoatmeal.com/comics/who_vs_whom

Or they may, like me, decide – other than nobbly – to whom does it matter ?

You lot may sneer, but what’s wrong with pointing out people’s misuse of English?

It is your first language, so you have no excuse for not knowing it, and using it properly. When you see, especially online, how far standards have fallen, you should consider it your duty to respect it.

I’m not saying “Chris Froome, the cyclist, is there?” everytime someone knocks on the door. Neither am I going to enquire, “Hello, Chris Froome, the cyclist is calling, please?” each time the phone rings !